Another attempt at a smothered reduction firing. Will I be able to achieve reduced iron black paint? Will the big olla survive the fire this time? Buy this pot - https://ancientpottery.how/product/snowflake-black-on-white-olla-replica/ My infrared thermometer - https://amzn.to/3DuFBgy The video where I made and fired the bowl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoGky5-LR9w 🏺 My students and I make pottery together over Zoom every Wednesday https://ancientpottery.how/ancient-potters-club/ ❤️ Channel membership null 🛍 Classes, tools and pottery are available on my website: https://ancientpottery.how/shop/ 📚 In-person pottery workshops and online masterclasses https://ancientpottery.how/classes/ ⭐️ Social media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andywardpottery Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ancientpottery/ 📬 Send me mail Andy Ward PO Box 43601 Tucson, AZ 85733 #reducedironpaint 0:00 Today's plan for firing the pots 1:20 Preheating, loading pots and stacking wood 2:15 Firing the pots 2:57 Smothering 5:09 Waiting for the pots to cool 6:00 Digging out the pots 6:57 Lessons learned in this firing As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.